Bhasurari - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bhasurari is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhasurari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhasurari is 216638. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.03 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bhasurari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhasurari

As per Census 2011, Bhasurari village has a total population of 3,158 people, consisting of 1,599 males and 1,559 females. The village has 555 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 555 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,357 literate and 1,801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhasurari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1581,5991,559
Child Population (0–6 yrs)555269286
Scheduled Castes (SC)744358386
Scheduled Tribes (ST)248121127
Literate Population1,357829528
Illiterate Population1,8017701,031

Nearby Villages of Bhasurari

Bhasurari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Maga RahiEast1.64 km
SonasatiSouth-West1.79 km
TarharwaNorth-West1.82 km
Barwa BarauliSouth1.86 km
ChitamanpurNorth2.04 km
SisaiNorth-East2.09 km
KatgharwaWest2.33 km
MaldiNorth-West2.59 km
TumkariaWest2.75 km
NarkatiaWest2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhasurari

Bhasurari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhasurari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhasurari is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhasurari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhasurari village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhasurari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhasurari village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhasurari

Where is Bhasurari located?

Bhasurari village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhasurari?

Bhasurari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhasurari?

The pincode of Bhasurari is 845455.

What is the population of Bhasurari?

Bhasurari has a total population of 3,158, including 1,599 males and 1,559 females.

How many households are there in Bhasurari?

There are 555 households in Bhasurari.

What is the literacy rate in Bhasurari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhasurari is 42.97%. Male literacy is 51.84% and female literacy is 33.87%.